Mandera Senator Ali Roba Stories

Senator Ali Roba urges urgent action to protect Mandera from Somalia border clashes
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 12, 2025

While emphasising Kenya’s respect for the sovereignty of neighbouring states, Senator Roba warned that external conflicts must not be allowed to endan...

Kenya edges Cameroon to lift African Women's U-20 Volleyball Championship crown
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 12, 2025

Kenya edged Cameroon 26-24 in a tight first set before dropping the second 19-25. The team bounced back with a hard-fought 28-26 win in the third set...

CAF limits Kasarani crowd to 27,000, bans paper tickets for Harambee Stars CHAN matches
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 11, 2025

The new restrictions, which take effect immediately, follow Kenya’s failure to address crowd control and safety issues during the Harambee Stars’ matc...

DIG of Police Eliud Lagat urges Mandera residents to help identify terror suspects, clan conflict instigators
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 10, 2025

The team also paid a courtesy call on Governor Mohamed Khalif, where they discussed key security matters, including intercommunal conflict, vandalism...

Senators warn poor infrastructure and neglect threaten ECDE, propose major reforms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 10, 2025

The legislators have now proposed reforms, including separating ECDE from primary schools, to ensure better planning, resource allocation and tailored...

CAF slaps Kenya, Tanzania with hefty fines for breaches during CHAN matches
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 07, 2025

The breaches took place during Kenya’s opening Group A match against DR Congo at Kasarani Stadium, a game that drew massive crowds and marked a histor...

FKF inks Sh15 million partnership deal with KTB to tap into sports tourism
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 06, 2025

The agreement, signed on Wednesday, aims to promote both domestic and international tourism by leveraging the growing popularity of football in the co...

Jubaland denies troop presence in Mandera amid rising tensions at Kenya-Somalia border
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 06, 2025

Speaking to the BBC Somali service, Jubaland Vice President Mohamed Sayid said their forces were not inside Kenya but stationed near the border.

KeNHA revises Isiolo-Mandera road project, adds new features to enhance cross-border links
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 06, 2025

The road, once complete, is expected to play a major role in connecting remote parts of Northern Kenya to national and regional markets.

CHAN 2024: Kenya and Tanzania chase glory, history and millions in presidential bonuses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 04, 2025

With both East African teams off to strong starts and fuelled by the promise of handsome rewards, CHAN 2024 is quickly shaping into a high-stakes purs...

Mandera–Bula Hawa border reopens as hundreds return home after Somalia clashes
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 03, 2025

At the Kenyan border checkpoint, police officers inspected the luggage and personal effects of returnees, checking what each individual was carrying b...

FKF honours former footballers and their families with free passes to CHAN games
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 02, 2025

FKF President Hussein Mohammed announced that the legends will be given accreditation to allow seamless entry into match venues, along with preferenti...

Hundreds seek refuge in Mandera after clashes in Bula Hawa, Somalia
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 01, 2025

Mandera County Commissioner Henry Ochako convened a crisis meeting with the County Security Committee and the Disaster Preparedness Committee due to t...

CAF unveils new trophy for CHAN 2024 with Wanyama, Onyango and Ngasa leading the reveal
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 01, 2025

In their joint appearance, Wanyama, Onyango, and Ngasa did more than lend their faces to the campaign; they embodied the spirit of regional cooperatio...

Somalia officially recognises SSC-Khatumo as 6th federal member state in historic unity move
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 30, 2025

The move comes after Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre paid a high-profile visit to Las Anod, where he was greeted by cheering crowds, signalling strong...

Fresh clashes in Somalia’s Gedo region force civilians to flee to Mandera
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

The clashes broke out on Monday after two military helicopters carrying senior officials, including Abdirashid Hassan Abdinur, widely known as Abdiras...

Somalia relaunches national carrier after 34-year hiatus with Airbus A320 deal
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 29, 2025

The announcement came on Monday in Mogadishu, where the government confirmed the purchase of two Airbus A320 aircraft from Lema Air Group.

Four civilians in Mandera injured by stray bullets from Somalia
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 27, 2025

The incident occurred during a gunfight between Somalia National Army (SNA) troops and Jubbaland Special Forces, which took place near the Kenya–Somal...

Central African Republic's ruling party nominates incumbent President Touadera as candidate in upcoming elections
XINHUA  |  Jul 27, 2025

In his acceptance speech, Touadera announced the decision to run for a third term in the upcoming December 2025 presidential, legislative and local el...

Somalia condemns Puntland for "hijacking" ship carrying weapons destined for Mogadishu
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 23, 2025

The Sea World vessel docked in Puntland last Saturday, where local authorities launched an investigation into its cargo.

PS Carren Ageng'o calls for stronger child protection in ECD schools
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 16, 2025

PS Carren Achieng Ageng'o called for strengthening child care and safeguarding children from violence through an ecosystem that supports shaping the f...

KCB, Pipeline, GSU and KDF storm into Kenya Cup finals
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 12, 2025

Kasarani was a cauldron of excitement on Saturday as the inaugural Kenya Cup Volleyball tournament produced high-stakes drama and commanding displays...

Court freezes payout to four civilians shot by KDF, directs Defence Ministry to deposit Sh7.9 million
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The judges said the stay will remain in place only if the Ministry of Defence deposits the full amount in court within 90 days. If that is not done wi...

Seven police officers injured in Mandera IED attack
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2025

Out of the seven officers on board, six sustained various injuries to the hand, leg, chest, forehead and eye, while one officer escaped unharmed. All...

Casual workers at Mandera County Teaching and Referral Hospital protest over unpaid wages, poor working conditions
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 08, 2025

Many of the protesting workers are mothers, some of them widowed, while others have been left to fend for their families after being divorced.

Kenya Cup 2025: KDF, GSU, KPA, and Kenya Prisons storm into men’s volleyball semifinals
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 06, 2025

Four of Kenya’s top volleyball sides - KDF, GSU, KPA, and Kenya Prisons, have advanced to the semifinals of the inaugural Kenya Cup men’s tournament a...

Kenya scraps visa fees for CHAN, AFCON visitors
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 06, 2025

The tournament, limited to players active in their home domestic leagues, will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

Kenyans concerned over SHA premiums, confusion on dependents, and unclear Lipa Pole Pole model
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 06, 2025

Contributions to the SHA are made through payroll deductions for formally employed individuals, direct payments from those in the informal sector, and...

Kenya Prisons, KCB, DCI join Pipeline in Kenya Cup Volleyball semifinals
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 05, 2025

Kenya Prisons displayed a disciplined and clinical performance, with powerful serving and solid net defence that left the Army struggling to find a rh...

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